Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt's student population of 170 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
75%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt's ranking?
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt?
The graduation rate of De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt?
170 students attend De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt?
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt offer ?
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt part of?
De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt is part of De Beque Joint District No. 49 Of The Counties Of Mesa And School District.
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